Senators Boozman, Cotton Back Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Police

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) have helped reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act, legislation to create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state or federal law enforcement officers with violence. “Law enforcement officers … [Read more...]

$23,000 to the City of Conway, as Members of Arkansas Delegation Announce $1.4 Million for State Airports

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded over $1.4 million in federal grants to airports and airfields in Arkansas to off-set costs and maintain jobs … [Read more...]

Boozman Shares Gulf War Veteran’s Service Memories in Recognition of Women’s History Month

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Gulf War veteran Master Sergeant (retired) Marilyn (Sue) Newton in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans.  https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5_tABfXD_4 Newton grew up in … [Read more...]

Congressman Rick Crawford on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell 3-12-2021 DAY #2

The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Congressman Rick Crawford at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. They'll be Talking about Capital Security, Border Wall. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VAfcLqNRf2I … [Read more...]

Congressman Rick Crawford on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell 3-11-2021 Day #1

The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Congressman Rick Crawford at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm. They'll be Talking about COVID package. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qilI_1XXAgA … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address The Benefit of Task Forces

Governor Hutchinson's weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. LITTLE ROCK – The historic flood of 2019 exposed the weakness of Arkansas’s levee system, an issue that required immediate and focused attention, so I created the Arkansas Levee Task Force. Today, I’d … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman: Partisan Spending Spree Overlooks Real COVID-19 Relief Needs

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting against a partisan spending spree that passed the Senate on a party-line vote: “We should see this bill for what it truly is – an excuse to authorize opportunistic, wish list spending that Democrats have been eager to … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Radio Address Easing Restrictions March 5, 2021

Governor Hutchinson's weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. In a news conference last week, I announced that I was renewing the state of emergency through March 31. I also announced that we would be keeping the mask mandate through March 31, as well. In the days … [Read more...]

Senator Boozman, Arkansas VFW Members Advocate for Improvements to Veteran Benefits

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) held a virtual meeting with members of the Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and expressed his support for the organization’s 2021 legislative priorities, including helping families of veterans who passed away as a result of the coronavirus and providing … [Read more...]

Senators Tom Cotton and Colleagues to President Biden: Protect American Covid Innovation

 Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Todd Young (R-Indiana) sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to oppose a proposal at the World Trade Organization that would strip American companies of their intellectual property rights for any … [Read more...]